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No Reservations in 2013
Beginning January 2, 2013, Jewel Cave National Monument will not offer advanced ticket reservations, except for Wild Caving dates. Due to construction projects and assumed disruptions in service, ticket sales will occur on a first come first serve basis. More »
Cave Trip Summaries
A caver in Dreary Boulevard, a large passage near the Scenic Tour route in Jewel Cave. NPS Photo by Dan Austin Exploration of Jewel Cave is ongoing, and airflow studies indicate that only a fraction of the cave has been discovered so far. Click the links below to read summaries of the most recent cave exploration trips:
March 13-16, 2013: Four-Day Camp February 23, 2013: Big Block Room February 10, 2013: Counting House February 7, 2013: Rambling Loft |
Did You Know?
Jewel Cave National Monument is home to nine bat species, including the rare Townsend’s big-eared bat. Some bats that roost outside in the summer hibernate in the cave during winter.